Regular Community Activities

Open House Sundays

Open House at Sirius happens twice a month on the first and third Sunday. A community representative is on hand to greet guests at 11:00 AM. Depending on who the representative is, there may be a Sunday Service held sometime before lunch, or possibly just a conversation within which folks share about themselves and their interest in the community. At 12:30 we hold a group meditation, followed by a pot luck lunch (bring a dish or donation). After lunch cleanup, a tour of the community is conducted, although some people like to cruise around on their own using a map.

Community Experience Weekend

A weekend of immersion in the life of a spiritual community – the first weekend of every month, at a partial work-exchange rate.

Guests are welcomed sometime Friday afternoon or evening (some don’t arrive until Saturday morning). After dinner with the community, and maybe a sauna or hike through our gardens and grounds, some time is spent visiting with members and other guests. This time usually includes a period of orientation, along with Q & A.

Breakfast in the Community Center is self-serve, and followed at 9:00 by an attunement circle.Members and guests spend the rest of the morning working together on various community projects and chores. We call it our Saturday of Joyful Productivity.

A Planetary Healing Group Meditation is held at 12:30, and is immediately followed at 1:00 by a hearty organic vegetarian lunch. After cleanup (everyone pitches in), work resumes until 5:00, after which people have until the 6:30 dinner bell to relax and play. The evening is free time. Some spend it exploring valley locales, and others stay on-site, reading, visiting, or attending one of our own nighttime events – an coffeehouse, talent show, movie viewing or discussion group.

Sunday consists of more free time, during which most folks participate in our Open House Sundays (see above), a regular event ending in the mid afternoon.

Cost for the whole weekend is only $50, which covers both overnights and six meals. Contact the guest department office at 413 259-1251 or info@siriuscommunity.org to register in advance.

Come for Meditation

You’re invited every Monday to Friday – we have meditations at 7:30am to 8am in the Octagon Room at the Community Center. Sitting with others in sacred silence can be very beneficial for one’s practice.

Also on Saturday you’re invited to participate in our Planetary Healing meditation which people from the extended community and visitors often come to. It’s at 12:30pm and it goes ’til 1. There is a certain time set aside to speak aloud any beings, organizations, or situations in the world which we would like to send healing energy towards.

Also before our community meals on Thursdays and Open Houses, we form a circle to attune in sacred remembrance.

Day Visit & Group Tours

We conduct a formal tour of the community twice a month during Open House Sundays (see above). Tours are also arranged through the office for educational groups coming to learn about sustainability, intentional community, organic gardening, and/or other aspects of our shared activities. We often make such arragements for classes from local elementary schools, and also for college groups that may travel great enough distances to warrant spending a weekend.

Visitors are also welcome to tour the premises on their own using maps we provide and tips from community members passing by.

Sauna Evenings

Our wood-fired sauna building is fully equipped with showers, guest towels, and it has a capacity of 20 people. Saunas typically have been used to enhance health and well-being through the purification process and as a way of fostering community. Throughout the year (except occasionally in the hottest months), we fire up our sauna every Wednesday evening, Friday evening, and Sunday evening. Guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $5 to upkeep the facilities. Please see our Community Calendar for the next upcoming sauna evening.

Community Meals

You’re invited to come participate in community potlucks here at Sirius. Bring a dish or if you don’t have a dish, we welcome an $8 donation. Community potlucks are every Thursday dinner at 6:30pm, and also for lunches during Open Houses, every first and third Sunday of every month (see above.)

Earth Celebrations

Generally, during the solstices and equinoxes, and occasionally at other times of the year, we host earth celebrations at Sirius to gather community and be present for these alignments and sacred times of the calendar. Please check our calendar for actual times.

Upcoming Events

A weekend of immersion in the life of a spiritual community – the first weekend of every month. This is a work-exchange, community experience weekend. Guests are welcomed sometime Friday afternoon or evening (some don’t arrive until Saturday morning). After dinner with the community, and maybe a sauna or hike through our gardens and grounds, some time is spent visiting with members and other guests. This times usually includes a period of orientation, along with Q & A. Breakfast in the Community Center is self-serve, and followed at 9:00 by an attunement circle. Members and guests spend the rest of the morning working together on various community projects and chores. It’s what we call our Saturday of Joyful Productivity. A Planetary Healing Group Meditation is held at 12:30, and is immediately followed at 1:00 by a hearty organic vegetarian lunch. After cleanup (everyone pitches in), work resumes until 5:00, after which people have until the 6:30 dinner bell to relax and play. The evening is free time. Some spend it exploring local valley locales, and others stay on-site, reading, visiting, or attending one of our own nighttime events – a coffee house, talent show, movie viewing or discussion group. Sunday consists of more free time, during which most folks participate in our Open House Sundays, a regular event ending in the mid afternoon. Cost for the whole weekend is only $50, which covers both overnights and six meals. Contact the guest department office at 413 259-1251 or info@siriuscommunity.org to register in advance.

Come enjoy our wood-fired sauna! Saunas typically have been used to enhance health and well-being through the purification process and as a way of fostering community. Throughout the year (except occasionally in the hottest months), we fire up our sauna every Wednesday evening, Friday evening, and Sunday evening. Guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $5 to upkeep the facilities.

A nine-month training in Wholeness Energetics™ with Deborah P. Wilson. An Invitation You know who you are. You are interested in mining the untapped resources of mind, consciousness, and human spirit. You want to learn techniques to heal yourself and others more effectively, promote health and vitality on all levels, and discover and correct root blockages to healing. You are ready to be and affect change, and to embrace your true power and magnificence. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to bring this unique program to you, to teach, support, and inspire healers and light workers of the world. — Deborah P. Wilson Cultivating Consciousness; Moving Mountains Conceiving a course, both contemporary and timeless Modeled after traditional healing apprenticeships of old, and set in a modern context where mysticism and science converge, where ancient practices and technology partner, this healing apprenticeship is perfect for practicing healers or those who wish to develop their healing skills. This wellness course teaches techniques and tools to read and direct energy, to open to deeper levels of intuition, and to empower others to heal themselves. We will learn how to expand our conscious awareness to awaken what is already ours, to reclaim natural states of health, vitality and creativity, and to realize our full potential. Largely experiential, this apprenticeship provides keys to understanding the role consciousness plays in health and to being a more effective healer. Cultivating consciousness for healing There is a new paradigm emerging in the field of healing, with a growing body of research and information now available on the “biology of belief,” the body-mind connection and bio-energy medicine. The ancient healing arts of yoga, qigong and traditional Chinese medicine, which are becoming more common place in the West, were probably the first to introduce this culture to subtle energies and how to work with them for health and well-being. In this emerging paradigm, we discover we all have innate healing abilities to heal ourselves and others, and thus we all have the power and wisdom to make the changes we want. It all begins with the understanding that “our inner world, consciousness, is our primary reality, and if our internal state is healthy and strong, then our external world will align itself and fall into place as a result.” -Anita Moorjani Creating a culture of community This class at Sirius is a nine-month journey of discovery, learning and sharing, which requires commitment on many levels and yet offers much more in return. When we each bring our trust and commitment to the circle, together we create community, sacred space and a supportive culture. Together, we can enjoy a rich and nourishing environment for our deep inner work and personal growth and for building true connection and intimacy. Calling on commitment and courage Not for the faint of heart, this journey calls for courage and willingness to open our minds and hearts, look at ourselves honestly, and likely have our world views turned upside down, maybe shattered. Ultimately the path of the healer is an inner journey which takes us to the deepest recesses of our being, leading us through initiations, trials and triumphs. It is by embarking on this inner journey, where others cannot follow, that we experience the miracles, healing, and true power that flows from our connection to Source, from our oneness with all Life. “At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally. Least of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” —The Elders Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation 2015-16 Dates September 18-20, 2015 October 10-11, 2015 November 7-8, 2015 December 5-6, 2015 January 9-10, 2016 February 6-7, 2016 April 2-3, 2016 May 7-8, 2016 June 3-5, 2016 Times We will meet from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays, and 9 am to 5:30 pm Sunday on most weekends, except for the first and last. On those weekends, we begin on Friday evening, 6 – 10 pm, which includes dinner. Tuition Fees $3000 10% discount if paid in full by August 21, 2015 New England Location Sirius Community and Conference Center 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, Massachusetts 01072 More Information http://www.pathofthehealer.com About Deborah Plant Wilson Deborah Wilson has assisted hundreds to heal on all levels and find fulfillment in their lives through their expanding conscious awareness. An expert on the human energy field, she presents classes and workshops internationally, drawing on 35 years of consciousness studies and meditation practice and 24 years’ experience in the holistic health field. The Path of the Healer Apprenticeship is her latest initiative, and serves as a professional training program for Wholeness Energetics, a system of energy medicine she developed. Deborah maintains a private practice in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Immersion Program 2016 The Sirius Immersion Program immerses participants in herbal medicine, spiritual growth, community involvement, sustainable practices, and what it takes to live in a new paradigm. Experience the growth internally that creates opportunities for the physical healing of our planet! Connect with members of the group and explore the beauty of the land in free time. See consensus decision making in action and witness supportive conflict resolution! Earn college credit for Tree of Dreams offerings through the University of Massachusetts. Read more and register…

Come enjoy our wood-fired sauna! Saunas typically have been used to enhance health and well-being through the purification process and as a way of fostering community. Throughout the year (except occasionally in the hottest months), we fire up our sauna every Wednesday evening, Friday evening, and Sunday evening. Guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $5 to upkeep the facilities.

Come enjoy our wood-fired sauna! Saunas typically have been used to enhance health and well-being through the purification process and as a way of fostering community. Throughout the year (except occasionally in the hottest months), we fire up our sauna every Wednesday evening, Friday evening, and Sunday evening. Guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $5 to upkeep the facilities.

Established in 1978, Sirius Eco-village has pioneered community, sustainability, spirituality, and education. With over 35 years of experience and tens of thousands of visitors, Sirius serves as a role-model for individuals and communities aspiring to be a part of the solution.

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Upcoming Events

A weekend of immersion in the life of a spiritual community – the first weekend of every month. This is a work-exchange, community experience weekend. Guests are welcomed sometime Friday afternoon or evening (some don’t arrive until Saturday morning). After dinner with the community, and maybe a sauna or hike through our gardens and grounds, some time is spent visiting with members and other guests. This times usually includes a period of orientation, along with Q & A. Breakfast in the Community Center is self-serve, and followed at 9:00 by an attunement circle. Members and guests spend the rest of the morning working together on various community projects and chores. It’s what we call our Saturday of Joyful Productivity. A Planetary Healing Group Meditation is held at 12:30, and is immediately followed at 1:00 by a hearty organic vegetarian lunch. After cleanup (everyone pitches in), work resumes until 5:00, after which people have until the 6:30 dinner bell to relax and play. The evening is free time. Some spend it exploring local valley locales, and others stay on-site, reading, visiting, or attending one of our own nighttime events – a coffee house, talent show, movie viewing or discussion group. Sunday consists of more free time, during which most folks participate in our Open House Sundays, a regular event ending in the mid afternoon. Cost for the whole weekend is only $50, which covers both overnights and six meals. Contact the guest department office at 413 259-1251 or info@siriuscommunity.org to register in advance.

Come enjoy our wood-fired sauna! Saunas typically have been used to enhance health and well-being through the purification process and as a way of fostering community. Throughout the year (except occasionally in the hottest months), we fire up our sauna every Wednesday evening, Friday evening, and Sunday evening. Guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $5 to upkeep the facilities.

A nine-month training in Wholeness Energetics™ with Deborah P. Wilson. An Invitation You know who you are. You are interested in mining the untapped resources of mind, consciousness, and human spirit. You want to learn techniques to heal yourself and others more effectively, promote health and vitality on all levels, and discover and correct root blockages to healing. You are ready to be and affect change, and to embrace your true power and magnificence. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to bring this unique program to you, to teach, support, and inspire healers and light workers of the world. — Deborah P. Wilson Cultivating Consciousness; Moving Mountains Conceiving a course, both contemporary and timeless Modeled after traditional healing apprenticeships of old, and set in a modern context where mysticism and science converge, where ancient practices and technology partner, this healing apprenticeship is perfect for practicing healers or those who wish to develop their healing skills. This wellness course teaches techniques and tools to read and direct energy, to open to deeper levels of intuition, and to empower others to heal themselves. We will learn how to expand our conscious awareness to awaken what is already ours, to reclaim natural states of health, vitality and creativity, and to realize our full potential. Largely experiential, this apprenticeship provides keys to understanding the role consciousness plays in health and to being a more effective healer. Cultivating consciousness for healing There is a new paradigm emerging in the field of healing, with a growing body of research and information now available on the “biology of belief,” the body-mind connection and bio-energy medicine. The ancient healing arts of yoga, qigong and traditional Chinese medicine, which are becoming more common place in the West, were probably the first to introduce this culture to subtle energies and how to work with them for health and well-being. In this emerging paradigm, we discover we all have innate healing abilities to heal ourselves and others, and thus we all have the power and wisdom to make the changes we want. It all begins with the understanding that “our inner world, consciousness, is our primary reality, and if our internal state is healthy and strong, then our external world will align itself and fall into place as a result.” -Anita Moorjani Creating a culture of community This class at Sirius is a nine-month journey of discovery, learning and sharing, which requires commitment on many levels and yet offers much more in return. When we each bring our trust and commitment to the circle, together we create community, sacred space and a supportive culture. Together, we can enjoy a rich and nourishing environment for our deep inner work and personal growth and for building true connection and intimacy. Calling on commitment and courage Not for the faint of heart, this journey calls for courage and willingness to open our minds and hearts, look at ourselves honestly, and likely have our world views turned upside down, maybe shattered. Ultimately the path of the healer is an inner journey which takes us to the deepest recesses of our being, leading us through initiations, trials and triumphs. It is by embarking on this inner journey, where others cannot follow, that we experience the miracles, healing, and true power that flows from our connection to Source, from our oneness with all Life. “At this time in history, we are to take nothing personally. Least of all, ourselves. For the moment that we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt. The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” —The Elders Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation 2015-16 Dates September 18-20, 2015 October 10-11, 2015 November 7-8, 2015 December 5-6, 2015 January 9-10, 2016 February 6-7, 2016 April 2-3, 2016 May 7-8, 2016 June 3-5, 2016 Times We will meet from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays, and 9 am to 5:30 pm Sunday on most weekends, except for the first and last. On those weekends, we begin on Friday evening, 6 – 10 pm, which includes dinner. Tuition Fees $3000 10% discount if paid in full by August 21, 2015 New England Location Sirius Community and Conference Center 72 Baker Road Shutesbury, Massachusetts 01072 More Information http://www.pathofthehealer.com About Deborah Plant Wilson Deborah Wilson has assisted hundreds to heal on all levels and find fulfillment in their lives through their expanding conscious awareness. An expert on the human energy field, she presents classes and workshops internationally, drawing on 35 years of consciousness studies and meditation practice and 24 years’ experience in the holistic health field. The Path of the Healer Apprenticeship is her latest initiative, and serves as a professional training program for Wholeness Energetics, a system of energy medicine she developed. Deborah maintains a private practice in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Immersion Program 2016 The Sirius Immersion Program immerses participants in herbal medicine, spiritual growth, community involvement, sustainable practices, and what it takes to live in a new paradigm. Experience the growth internally that creates opportunities for the physical healing of our planet! Connect with members of the group and explore the beauty of the land in free time. See consensus decision making in action and witness supportive conflict resolution! Earn college credit for Tree of Dreams offerings through the University of Massachusetts. Read more and register…